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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S640 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S640 grades against the ZS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Panasonic ZS10

 S640 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon S640

 ZS10 S640 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Panasonic ZS10

 S640 ZS10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S640 offers exterior measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S640 vs the ZS10.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and ZS10 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and ZS10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS10 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged S640 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S640
Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S640
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
67
lighter than average in class (219g)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (260 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S640
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Panasonic ZS10
 Nikon Coolpix S640Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-04 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
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